Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

I wonder how thats gonna work out for the new TP2? Will the release date be pushed back to ship with 6.5?

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...ailablePR.mspx

Microsoft to Deliver New Generation of Windows Phones on Oct. 6
Leading mobile operators and phone manufacturers worldwide prepare to introduce an array of sleek new Windows phones.

REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 1, 2009 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that Windows® phones will be widely available at retail stores worldwide on Oct. 6, 2009. The new phones will be the first to feature Windows Mobile 6.5, the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile phone software, and will deliver new customer experiences through an improved, easy-to-use user interface, better browsing capabilities and access to valuable services, including Windows Marketplace for Mobile and Microsoft My Phone.

“A Windows phone gives people a single phone that works for their whole life, keeping them connected to the people and information they care most about by harnessing the power of the PC, phone and Web,” said Todd Peters, corporate vice president of the Mobile Communications Marketing Group at Microsoft.

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

I'm wondering if the official release in going to look like the older builds posted in their screen shots. I've gotten used to and like the 23037 build.

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

23017 was the rtm build and I expect htc to have an update soonafter the official release
so it won't look like 23037 (which is .5.1) sadly but I can see the direction of microsoft moving to wvga devices

WM 6.5 upgrade date announced
 

From : http://pocketnow.com/

Recent News
Windows Mobile 6.5 & Marketplace to be Launched on Oct. 6
Posted by CJ Lippstreu
Tuesday, September 1st at 08:35 AM

We knew Windows Mobile 6.5 and Marketplace were both slated to launch in the coming months, but now we might have an actual date. According to Mobile News, Microsoft has announced that Windows Mobile 6.5, Marketplace and My Phone (cloud storage service) will be officially launched on October 6th.

This will mark the global launch of handsets running Windows Mobile 6.5 and current, eligible handsets (like the Touch Pro2), should receive a free update around that date as well. We’ll keep you posted as we receive more information. For now, circle that date on your calendars, it will be a good one for Windows Mobile enthusiasts world wide.

Update: It's confirmed, Microsoft has, in fact, announced the launch date of WM6.5 and Marketplace. CNET helps shed some more light on the matter by stating, "The software maker said on Tuesday that the first phones running Windows Mobile 6.5 will launch worldwide on October 6 and will include phones running on AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless." Specific handsets were not mentioned. Also not confirmed, is the amount of apps that have been submitted & approved for Marketplace.

(Via: Mobile News & CNET)

Re: WM 6.5 upgrade date announced
 

good info leanne =)

Re: WM 6.5 upgrade date announced
 

Great info all!




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Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

Great! Now to see who has this running on the Telus TP2 first.... Telus, or Mighty Mike :)

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

too bad 6.5 looks like crap and titanium is utter garbage. thank god i customize the heck outta my phone. i pray winmo 7 will be a total redesign.

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

Well, I guess I know when Im gettin my TP2 then... No need to get it now if it almost identical to the first TP.

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

one man's trash is another man's simplicity
I like 6.5.1

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

This post should be long enough.

+1

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

Does this mean we'll finally get TellMe? http://www.tellme.com/you
I don't even care about 6.5 at this point, I've just been waiting to get that damn program forever..

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

When they release 6.5 thats when I get my TP2 till then I can wait.

Re: WM 6.5 upgrade date announced
 

i find this interesting... we know sprint isnt pushing their TP2 date back, since their offical announcement was after this was released...

is it me or does this wording state that on that date,oct 6th, new devices r being released that have 6.5(.1) on board...

so whats it gonna be... its not the TP2, its not Hero or InstinctQ-those r android, its not the Leo-thats not out and specs leave it at only gsm for now, the Rome and Mega arennt slated till 2010 sometime...

sprint only deals with HTC for winmo phones right?? so what do ya think?? am i just not recalling a recently approved cdma device that could make a launch date basically only a month from now?? or am i misunderstanding all this entirely??

Re: WM 6.5 upgrade date announced
 

It's gonna be the HTC Touch2.

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/02/h...ws-mobile-6-5/

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

you didnt read that article huh, touch2 is slated "for a Broad release in Europe and ASIA" full specs here: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_touch2-2924.php ... notice the "talk time" thats definitely gsm...theyd have cdma stats for that as well if that were the case

Also known as HTC T3333 Touch2
General2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G NetworkHSDPA 900 / 2100
Announced2009, SeptemberStatusComing soon. Exp. release 2009, 4Q
SizeDimensions104 x 55 x 12.9 mm
Weight110 g
DisplayTypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colorsSize240 x 320 pixels, 2.8 inches - TouchFLO 3D finger swipe navigation
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
- Touch-sensitive zoom bar
- Handwriting recognitionSoundAlert typesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, WAV ringtonesSpeakerphone Yes - 3.5mm audio jackMemoryPhonebookPractically unlimited entries and fields, PhotocallCall recordsPractically unlimitedInternal256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROMCard slotmicroSD (TransFlash)DataGPRSClass 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbpsHSCSDYesEDGEClass 10, 236.8 kbps3GHSDPA, 7.2 MbpsWLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/gBluetoothYes, v2.1 with A2DPInfrared portNoUSBYes, miniUSBCameraPrimary3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixelsVideoYesSecondaryNoFeaturesOSMicrosoft Windows Mobile 6.5 ProfessionalCPUQualcomm MSM7225 528 MHz processorMessagingSMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push EmailBrowserHTMLRadioNoGamesYesColorsBlack, Brown, SilverGPSYes, with A-GPS supportJavaYes, MIDP 2.0 - MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player
- MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264 player
- Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer)
- Organizer
- Voice memo
- T9Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAhStand-byUp to 500 h (2G) / Up to 370 h (3G)Talk timeUp to 7 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 10 min (3G)


**edit**sorry about the format, i dunno why it copied over this way

Re: WM 6.5 upgrade date announced
 

I'm hoping it's the Whitestone/TD2!!!

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

i dont think thats suppose to be coming to Sprint... theres been no rumors or anything really

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

i must agree, the interface looks like my junky q9c running 6.1 but with a touch screen.

edit: didnt read the whole thread... but looks like sept 8th

http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/s...npage_engadget

:violent2:

Re: Microsoft Pins October 6 as Windows Mobile 6.5 Launch Date
 

i have a question hopefully someone can answer, for phones like the tp2 that are def. getting a 6.5 upgrade, will they be shipping with it if built after oct 6th? for example the sprint tp will be out a month before the 6.5 upgrade but the ones coming out after will they have 6.5 preloaded??

thanx in advance if anyone knows for sure